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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.11, 540.63 and 206.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.11, 540.63 and 206.76 is: 309.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.11 : 540.63 = 206.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.11/540.63 = 206.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.11x = 540.63 × 206.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.11x = 111,780.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,780.66/361.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.55

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