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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 425.00 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 425.00 and 206.13 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 425.00 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/425.00 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 425.00 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 87,603.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,603.81/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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