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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.55, 412.95 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.55, 412.95 and 206.15 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.55 : 412.95 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.55/412.95 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.55x = 412.95 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.55x = 85,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,129.64/299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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