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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.53, 445.77 and 206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.53, 445.77 and 206.29 is: 309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.53 : 445.77 = 206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.53/445.77 = 206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.53x = 445.77 × 206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.53x = 91,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,956.18/297.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.07

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