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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.96, 413.66 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.96, 413.66 and 206.55 is: 284.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.96 : 413.66 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.96/413.66 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.96x = 413.66 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.96x = 85,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,440.44/299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.84

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