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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 340.41 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 340.41 and 141.81 is: 195.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 340.41 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/340.41 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 340.41 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 48,273.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,273.54/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.64

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