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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 400.29 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 400.29 and 206.98 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 400.29 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/400.29 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 400.29 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 82,852.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,852.02/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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