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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.42, 540.92 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.42, 540.92 and 206.92 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.42 : 540.92 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.42/540.92 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.42x = 540.92 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.42x = 111,927.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,927.17/361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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