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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.73, 425.59 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.73, 425.59 and 206.57 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.73 : 425.59 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.73/425.59 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.73x = 425.59 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.73x = 87,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,914.67/283.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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