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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.71, 340.47 and 148.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.71, 340.47 and 148.50 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.71 : 340.47 = 148.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.71/340.47 = 148.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.71x = 340.47 × 148.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.71x = 50,559.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,559.80/246.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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