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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.20, 391.74 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.20, 391.74 and 205.36 is: 283.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.20 : 391.74 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.20/391.74 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.20x = 391.74 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.20x = 80,447.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,447.73/284.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.07

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