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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.06, 368.40 and 199.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.06, 368.40 and 199.70 is: 300.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.06 : 368.40 = 199.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.06/368.40 = 199.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.06x = 368.40 × 199.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.06x = 73,569.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,569.48/245.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.21

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