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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 398.97 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 398.97 and 206.37 is: 284.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 398.97 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/398.97 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 398.97 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 82,335.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,335.44/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.46

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