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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.76, 439.96 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.76, 439.96 and 206.86 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.76 : 439.96 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.76/439.96 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.76x = 439.96 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.76x = 91,010.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,010.13/293.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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