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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.57, 367.28 and 200.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.57, 367.28 and 200.21 is: 299.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.57 : 367.28 = 200.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.57/367.28 = 200.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.57x = 367.28 × 200.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.57x = 73,532.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,532.13/245.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.43

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