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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 393.83 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 393.83 and 206.98 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 393.83 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/393.83 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 393.83 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 81,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,514.42/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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