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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 398.61 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 398.61 and 206.19 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 398.61 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/398.61 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 398.61 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 82,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,189.40/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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