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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 340.41 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 340.41 and 148.47 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 340.41 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/340.41 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 340.41 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 50,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,540.67/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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