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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 540.88 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 540.88 and 206.75 is: 309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 540.88 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/540.88 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 540.88 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 111,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,827.78/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.72

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