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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 368.89 and 200.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 368.89 and 200.61 is: 300.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 368.89 = 200.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/368.89 = 200.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 368.89 × 200.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 74,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,002.52/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.61

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