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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 340.56 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 340.56 and 148.54 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 340.56 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/340.56 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 340.56 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 50,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,586.78/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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