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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.69, 368.09 and 200.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.69, 368.09 and 200.13 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.69 : 368.09 = 200.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.69/368.09 = 200.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.69x = 368.09 × 200.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.69x = 73,665.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,665.85/245.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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