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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.03, 540.14 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.03, 540.14 and 206.13 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.03 : 540.14 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.03/540.14 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.03x = 540.14 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.03x = 111,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338.03/360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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