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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.46, 410.66 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.46, 410.66 and 206.67 is: 285.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.46 : 410.66 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.46/410.66 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.46x = 410.66 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.46x = 84,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,871.10/297.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.32

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