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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.37, 368.85 and 200.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.37, 368.85 and 200.25 is: 299.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.37 : 368.85 = 200.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.37/368.85 = 200.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.37x = 368.85 × 200.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.37x = 73,862.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,862.21/246.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.80

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