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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 440.06 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 440.06 and 206.46 is: 309.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 440.06 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/440.06 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 440.06 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 90,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,853.76/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.66

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