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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.78, 409.55 and 206.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.78, 409.55 and 206.91 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.78 : 409.55 = 206.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.78/409.55 = 206.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.78x = 409.55 × 206.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.78x = 84,740.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,740.26/296.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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