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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 340.58 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 340.58 and 148.53 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 340.58 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/340.58 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 340.58 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 50,587.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,587.58/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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