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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 370.20 and 199.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 370.20 and 199.28 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 370.20 = 199.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/370.20 = 199.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 370.20 × 199.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 73,773.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,773.46/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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