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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.91, 340.73 and 141.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.91, 340.73 and 141.97 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.91 : 340.73 = 141.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.91/340.73 = 141.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.91x = 340.73 × 141.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.91x = 48,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,373.44/246.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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