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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.30, 366.99 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.30, 366.99 and 206.87 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.30 : 366.99 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.30/366.99 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.30x = 366.99 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.30x = 75,919.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,919.22/245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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