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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.86, 447.40 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.86, 447.40 and 206.12 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.86 : 447.40 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.86/447.40 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.86x = 447.40 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.86x = 92,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,218.09/298.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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