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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 370.04 and 200.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 370.04 and 200.93 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 370.04 = 200.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/370.04 = 200.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 370.04 × 200.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 74,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,349.28/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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