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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.60, 373.26 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.60, 373.26 and 200.36 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.60 : 373.26 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.60/373.26 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.60x = 373.26 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.60x = 74,786.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,786.37/248.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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