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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.12, 499.70 and 206.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.12, 499.70 and 206.84 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.12 : 499.70 = 206.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.12/499.70 = 206.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.12x = 499.70 × 206.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.12x = 103,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,357.95/362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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