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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.37, 393.58 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.37, 393.58 and 206.70 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.37 : 393.58 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.37/393.58 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.37x = 393.58 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.37x = 81,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,351.02/285.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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