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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 340.53 and 148.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 340.53 and 148.53 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 340.53 = 148.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/340.53 = 148.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 340.53 × 148.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 50,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,578.92/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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