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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 340.40 and 148.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 340.40 and 148.51 is: 204.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 340.40 = 148.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/340.40 = 148.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 340.40 × 148.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 50,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,551.10/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.89

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