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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 369.80 and 200.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 369.80 and 200.44 is: 300.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 369.80 = 200.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/369.80 = 200.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 369.80 × 200.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 74,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,120.79/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.10

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