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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.84, 368.83 and 200.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.84, 368.83 and 200.62 is: 300.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.84 : 368.83 = 200.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.84/368.83 = 200.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.84x = 368.83 × 200.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.84x = 73,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,994.67/245.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.99

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