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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.44, 408.70 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.44, 408.70 and 206.72 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.44 : 408.70 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.44/408.70 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.44x = 408.70 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.44x = 84,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,486.46/296.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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