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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 340.72 and 200.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 340.72 and 200.12 is: 276.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 340.72 = 200.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/340.72 = 200.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 340.72 × 200.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 68,184.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,184.89/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.41

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