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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 340.29 and 141.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 340.29 and 141.69 is: 195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 340.29 = 141.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/340.29 = 141.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 340.29 × 141.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 48,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,215.69/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.50

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