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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.71, 541.01 and 206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.71, 541.01 and 206.14 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.71 : 541.01 = 206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.71/541.01 = 206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.71x = 541.01 × 206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.71x = 111,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,521.10/360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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