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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.68 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.68 and 148.68 is: 205.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.68 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.68 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.68 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 50,652.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,652.30/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.20

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