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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.88, 420.66 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.88, 420.66 and 206.60 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.88 : 420.66 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.88/420.66 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.88x = 420.66 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.88x = 86,908.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,908.36/304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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