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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.90, 618.20 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.90, 618.20 and 206.40 is: 309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.90 : 618.20 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.90/618.20 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.90x = 618.20 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.90x = 127,595.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,595.45/411.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.77

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