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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 392.43 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 392.43 and 205.89 is: 283.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 392.43 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/392.43 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 392.43 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 80,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,797.41/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.86

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