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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.80, 368.70 and 206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.80, 368.70 and 206.20 is: 309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.80 : 368.70 = 206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.80/368.70 = 206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.80x = 368.70 × 206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.80x = 76,025.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,025.94/245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.30

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