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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.26, 412.94 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.26, 412.94 and 206.24 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.26 : 412.94 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.26/412.94 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.26x = 412.94 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.26x = 85,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,161.65/299.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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