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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.01, 423.53 and 206.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.01, 423.53 and 206.46 is: 308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.01 : 423.53 = 206.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.01/423.53 = 206.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.01x = 423.53 × 206.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.01x = 87,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,442.00/283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.97

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