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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.66, 392.40 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.66, 392.40 and 205.94 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.66 : 392.40 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.66/392.40 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.66x = 392.40 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.66x = 80,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,810.86/284.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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