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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 340.74 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 340.74 and 148.72 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 340.74 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/340.74 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 340.74 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 50,674.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,674.85/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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