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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 369.79 and 148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 369.79 and 148.93 is: 223.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.79 = 148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.79 = 148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.79 × 148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 55,072.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,072.82/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.19

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