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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 369.60 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 369.60 and 200.80 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 369.60 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/369.60 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 369.60 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 74,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,215.68/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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