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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 540.97 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 540.97 and 206.68 is: 309.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 540.97 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/540.97 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 540.97 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 111,807.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,807.68/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.73

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