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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.08 and 199.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.08 and 199.72 is: 298.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.08 = 199.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.08 = 199.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.08 × 199.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 73,313.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,313.22/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.94

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