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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 340.35 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 340.35 and 147.04 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 340.35 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/340.35 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 340.35 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 50,043.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,043.36/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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