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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.67, 391.70 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.67, 391.70 and 205.16 is: 283.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.67 : 391.70 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.67/391.70 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.67x = 391.70 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.67x = 80,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,361.17/283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.29

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