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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.01, 366.93 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.01, 366.93 and 206.40 is: 309.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.01 : 366.93 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.01/366.93 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.01x = 366.93 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.01x = 75,734.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,734.35/245.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.11

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