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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 340.31 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 340.31 and 141.71 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 340.31 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/340.31 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 340.31 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 48,222.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,222.92/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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