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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.36, 412.89 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.36, 412.89 and 206.13 is: 284.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.36 : 412.89 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.36/412.89 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.36x = 412.89 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.36x = 85,109.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,109.74/299.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.31

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