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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.64, 394.53 and 206.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.64, 394.53 and 206.83 is: 285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.64 : 394.53 = 206.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.64/394.53 = 206.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.64x = 394.53 × 206.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.64x = 81,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,598.14/285.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.67

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