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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 569.12 and 206.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 569.12 and 206.12 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 569.12 = 206.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/569.12 = 206.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 569.12 × 206.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 117,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,307.01/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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