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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.65 and 141.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.65 and 141.91 is: 195.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.65 = 141.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.65 = 141.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.65 × 141.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 48,340.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,340.93/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.84

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