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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 340.52 and 141.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 340.52 and 141.85 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 340.52 = 141.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/340.52 = 141.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 340.52 × 141.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 48,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300.35/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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