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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.66, 340.32 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.66, 340.32 and 147.12 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.66 : 340.32 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.66/340.32 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.66x = 340.32 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.66x = 50,067.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,067.88/246.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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