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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 369.36 and 200.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 369.36 and 200.17 is: 299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 369.36 = 200.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/369.36 = 200.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 369.36 × 200.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 73,935.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,935.25/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.76

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