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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.67, 340.35 and 141.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.67, 340.35 and 141.75 is: 195.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.67 : 340.35 = 141.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.67/340.35 = 141.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.67x = 340.35 × 141.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.67x = 48,245.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,245.89/246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.59

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