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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 340.87 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 340.87 and 142.08 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 340.87 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/340.87 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 340.87 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 48,430.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,430.60/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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