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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 340.71 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 340.71 and 147.31 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 340.71 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/340.71 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 340.71 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 50,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,189.99/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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