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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 340.38 and 200.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 340.38 and 200.10 is: 275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 340.38 = 200.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/340.38 = 200.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 340.38 × 200.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 68,110.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,110.04/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.99

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