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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 398.90 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 398.90 and 206.35 is: 284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 398.90 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/398.90 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 398.90 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 82,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,313.02/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.35

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