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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.39, 446.82 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.39, 446.82 and 206.13 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.39 : 446.82 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.39/446.82 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.39x = 446.82 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.39x = 92,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,102.39/298.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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