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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.14, 413.13 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.14, 413.13 and 206.13 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.14 : 413.13 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.14/413.13 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.14x = 413.13 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.14x = 85,158.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,158.49/299.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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