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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 340.44 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 340.44 and 148.47 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 340.44 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/340.44 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 340.44 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 50,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,545.13/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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