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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.94, 340.79 and 148.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.94, 340.79 and 148.76 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 340.79 = 148.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/340.79 = 148.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 340.79 × 148.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 50,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,695.92/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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