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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.83, 393.25 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.83, 393.25 and 206.28 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.83 : 393.25 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.83/393.25 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.83x = 393.25 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.83x = 81,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,119.61/284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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