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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 540.86 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 540.86 and 206.89 is: 310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 540.86 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/540.86 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 540.86 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 111,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,900.39/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.07

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