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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.90, 413.42 and 206.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.90, 413.42 and 206.49 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.90 : 413.42 = 206.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.90/413.42 = 206.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.90x = 413.42 × 206.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.90x = 85,366.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,366.06/299.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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