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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.95, 369.87 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.95, 369.87 and 203.51 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.95 : 369.87 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.95/369.87 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.95x = 369.87 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.95x = 75,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,272.41/246.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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