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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 340.35 and 143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 340.35 and 143.13 is: 197.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 340.35 = 143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/340.35 = 143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 340.35 × 143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 48,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,714.30/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.52

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