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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.27, 412.92 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.27, 412.92 and 206.32 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.27 : 412.92 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.27/412.92 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.27x = 412.92 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.27x = 85,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,193.65/299.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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