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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 368.97 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 368.97 and 200.60 is: 300.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 368.97 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/368.97 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 368.97 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 74,015.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,015.38/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.67

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