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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 340.53 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 340.53 and 141.84 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 340.53 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/340.53 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 340.53 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 48,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,300.24/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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