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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.40, 393.69 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.40, 393.69 and 206.65 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.40 : 393.69 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.40/393.69 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.40x = 393.69 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.40x = 81,356.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,356.04/285.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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