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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.40, 633.86 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.40, 633.86 and 206 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.40 : 633.86 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.40/633.86 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.40x = 633.86 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.40x = 130,575.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,575.16/422.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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