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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.98, 369.18 and 200.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.98, 369.18 and 200.20 is: 300.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.98 : 369.18 = 200.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.98/369.18 = 200.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.98x = 369.18 × 200.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.98x = 73,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,909.84/245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.47

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