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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.74, 420.26 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.74, 420.26 and 206.60 is: 284.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.74 : 420.26 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.74/420.26 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.74x = 420.26 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.74x = 86,822.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,822.58/304.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.91

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