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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 368.03 and 200.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 368.03 and 200.71 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 368.03 = 200.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/368.03 = 200.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 368.03 × 200.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 73,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,866.30/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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