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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.92, 428.96 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.92, 428.96 and 206.06 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.92 : 428.96 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.92/428.96 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.92x = 428.96 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.92x = 88,392.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,392.28/310.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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