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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 340.73 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 340.73 and 147.33 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 340.73 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/340.73 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 340.73 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 50,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,199.01/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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