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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 340.36 and 200.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 340.36 and 200.16 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 340.36 = 200.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/340.36 = 200.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 340.36 × 200.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 68,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,126.46/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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