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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 398.51 and 206.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 398.51 and 206.15 is: 284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 398.51 = 206.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/398.51 = 206.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 398.51 × 206.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 82,152.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,152.84/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.08

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