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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 340.77 and 148.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 340.77 and 148.75 is: 205.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 340.77 = 148.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/340.77 = 148.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 340.77 × 148.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 50,689.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,689.54/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.23

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