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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.67 and 141.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.67 and 141.96 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.67 = 141.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.67 = 141.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.67 × 141.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 48,360.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,360.80/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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