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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.10, 368.20 and 204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.10, 368.20 and 204.60 is: 307.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.10 : 368.20 = 204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.10/368.20 = 204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.10x = 368.20 × 204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.10x = 75,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,333.72/245.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.36

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