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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 340.57 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 340.57 and 148.58 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 340.57 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/340.57 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 340.57 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 50,601.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,601.89/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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