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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.79 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.79 and 142.05 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.79 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.79 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.79 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 48,409.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,409.22/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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