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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.08, 540.84 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.08, 540.84 and 206.93 is: 309.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.08 : 540.84 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.08/540.84 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.08x = 540.84 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.08x = 111,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,916.02/361.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.95

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