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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 369 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 369 and 205.50 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 369 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/369 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 369 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 75,829.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,829.50/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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