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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 369.53 and 201.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 369.53 and 201.03 is: 301.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 369.53 = 201.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/369.53 = 201.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 369.53 × 201.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 74,286.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,286.62/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.26

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