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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 340.64 and 143.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 340.64 and 143.31 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 340.64 = 143.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/340.64 = 143.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 340.64 × 143.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 48,817.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,817.25/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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