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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.10 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.10 and 199.80 is: 299.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.10 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.10 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.10 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 73,546.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,546.38/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.33

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