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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.18, 413.96 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.18, 413.96 and 206.94 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.18 : 413.96 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.18/413.96 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.18x = 413.96 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.18x = 85,664.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,664.88/300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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