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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 340.44 and 148.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 340.44 and 148.43 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 340.44 = 148.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/340.44 = 148.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 340.44 × 148.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 50,531.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,531.80/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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