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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.97, 392.99 and 206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.97, 392.99 and 206.80 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.97 : 392.99 = 206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.97/392.99 = 206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.97x = 392.99 × 206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.97x = 81,269.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,269.30/284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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