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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 392.72 and 206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 392.72 and 206.50 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 392.72 = 206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/392.72 = 206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 392.72 × 206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 81,096.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,096.68/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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