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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.94, 462.72 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.94, 462.72 and 206.10 is: 308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.94 : 462.72 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.94/462.72 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.94x = 462.72 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.94x = 95,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,366.59/308.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.69

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