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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.18, 399.16 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.18, 399.16 and 206.16 is: 284.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.18 : 399.16 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.18/399.16 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.18x = 399.16 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.18x = 82,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,288.83/289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.56

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