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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 425.48 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 425.48 and 206.70 is: 310.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 425.48 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/425.48 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 425.48 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 87,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,946.72/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.00

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