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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.63, 367.49 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.63, 367.49 and 206.88 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.63 : 367.49 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.63/367.49 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.63x = 367.49 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.63x = 76,026.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,026.33/245.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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