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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.46, 413.45 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.46, 413.45 and 206.18 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.46 : 413.45 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.46/413.45 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.46x = 413.45 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.46x = 85,245.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,245.12/299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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