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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 340.44 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 340.44 and 148.50 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 340.44 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/340.44 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 340.44 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 50,555.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,555.34/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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