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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 398.93 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 398.93 and 206.31 is: 284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 398.93 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/398.93 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 398.93 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 82,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,303.71/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.45

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