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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 399.47 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 399.47 and 206.64 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 399.47 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/399.47 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 399.47 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 82,545.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,545.45/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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