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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.27, 445.74 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.27, 445.74 and 206.01 is: 308.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.27 : 445.74 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.27/445.74 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.27x = 445.74 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.27x = 91,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,826.12/297.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.90

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