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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.10, 404.55 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.10, 404.55 and 205.50 is: 283.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.10 : 404.55 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.10/404.55 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.10x = 404.55 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.10x = 83,135.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,135.03/293.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.64

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