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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 369.50 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 369.50 and 200.66 is: 301.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 369.50 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/369.50 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 369.50 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 74,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,141.02/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.20

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