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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 340.52 and 141.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 340.52 and 141.82 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 340.52 = 141.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/340.52 = 141.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 340.52 × 141.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 48,292.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,292.55/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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