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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.55, 340.20 and 146.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.55, 340.20 and 146.93 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.55 : 340.20 = 146.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.55/340.20 = 146.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.55x = 340.20 × 146.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.55x = 49,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,985.70/246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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