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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 340.53 and 148.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 340.53 and 148.61 is: 205.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 340.53 = 148.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/340.53 = 148.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 340.53 × 148.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 50,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,606.16/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.03

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