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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 340.62 and 148.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 340.62 and 148.65 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 340.62 = 148.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/340.62 = 148.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 340.62 × 148.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 50,633.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,633.16/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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