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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.17, 412.53 and 206.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.17, 412.53 and 206.05 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.17 : 412.53 = 206.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.17/412.53 = 206.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.17x = 412.53 × 206.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.17x = 85,001.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001.81/299.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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