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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.96, 617.52 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.96, 617.52 and 206.16 is: 309.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.96 : 617.52 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.96/617.52 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.96x = 617.52 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.96x = 127,307.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,307.92/411.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.03

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