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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.06, 570.18 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.06, 570.18 and 206.68 is: 310.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.06 : 570.18 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.06/570.18 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.06x = 570.18 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.06x = 117,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,845.22/380.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.07

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