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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.77, 340.48 and 148.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.77, 340.48 and 148.49 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.77 : 340.48 = 148.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.77/340.48 = 148.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.77x = 340.48 × 148.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.77x = 50,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,557.88/246.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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