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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.07 and 206.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.07 and 206.94 is: 309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.07 = 206.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.07 = 206.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.07 × 206.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 87,963.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,963.99/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.75

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