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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.73, 413.81 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.73, 413.81 and 206.64 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.73 : 413.81 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.73/413.81 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.73x = 413.81 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.73x = 85,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,509.70/299.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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