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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.28, 413.19 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.28, 413.19 and 206.19 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.28 : 413.19 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.28/413.19 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.28x = 413.19 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.28x = 85,195.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,195.65/299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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