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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.94, 340.84 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.94, 340.84 and 142.08 is: 196.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 340.84 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/340.84 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 340.84 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 48,426.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,426.55/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.11

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