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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 340.54 and 141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 340.54 and 141.88 is: 195.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 340.54 = 141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/340.54 = 141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 340.54 × 141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 48,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,315.82/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.78

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