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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.17, 393.35 and 206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.17, 393.35 and 206.57 is: 284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.17 : 393.35 = 206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.17/393.35 = 206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.17x = 393.35 × 206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.17x = 81,254.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,254.26/285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.94

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