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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 340.29 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 340.29 and 148.37 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 340.29 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/340.29 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 340.29 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 50,488.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,488.83/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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