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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 340.49 and 148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 340.49 and 148.39 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 340.49 = 148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/340.49 = 148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 340.49 × 148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 50,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,525.31/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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