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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 340.29 and 143.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 340.29 and 143.08 is: 197.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 340.29 = 143.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/340.29 = 143.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 340.29 × 143.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 48,688.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,688.38/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.46

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