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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 340.74 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 340.74 and 142.02 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 340.74 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/340.74 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 340.74 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 48,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,391.89/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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