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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.18, 499.86 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.18, 499.86 and 206.96 is: 285.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.18 : 499.86 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.18/499.86 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.18x = 499.86 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.18x = 103,451.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,451.03/362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.63

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