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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 399.16 and 205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 399.16 and 205.45 is: 283.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 399.16 = 205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/399.16 = 205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 399.16 × 205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 82,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,007.42/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.49

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