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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 340.22 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 340.22 and 141.66 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 340.22 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/340.22 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 340.22 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 48,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,195.57/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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