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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.99, 540.19 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.99, 540.19 and 206.13 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.99 : 540.19 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.99/540.19 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.99x = 540.19 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.99x = 111,349.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,349.36/359.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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