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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 370.58 and 199.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 370.58 and 199.41 is: 299.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 370.58 = 199.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/370.58 = 199.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 370.58 × 199.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 73,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,897.36/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.26

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