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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 368.96 and 200.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 368.96 and 200.60 is: 300.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 368.96 = 200.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/368.96 = 200.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 368.96 × 200.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 74,013.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,013.38/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.65

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