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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.67, 393.03 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.67, 393.03 and 206.24 is: 284.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.67 : 393.03 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.67/393.03 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.67x = 393.03 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.67x = 81,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,058.73/284.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.74

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