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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.15, 1,049.96 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.15, 1,049.96 and 206.46 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.15 : 1,049.96 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.15/1,049.96 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.15x = 1,049.96 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.15x = 216,774.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,774.74/700.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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