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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.59, 368.03 and 200.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.59, 368.03 and 200.03 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.59 : 368.03 = 200.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.59/368.03 = 200.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.59x = 368.03 × 200.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.59x = 73,615.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,615.70/245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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