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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 391.26 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 391.26 and 205.92 is: 284.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 391.26 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/391.26 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 391.26 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 80,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,568.26/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.19

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