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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 369.78 and 198.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 369.78 and 198.20 is: 296.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 369.78 = 198.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/369.78 = 198.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 369.78 × 198.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 73,288.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,288.55/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.91

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