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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 540.99 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 540.99 and 206.64 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 540.99 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/540.99 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 540.99 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 111,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,790.17/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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