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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.13, 438.77 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.13, 438.77 and 206.06 is: 308.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.13 : 438.77 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.13/438.77 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.13x = 438.77 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.13x = 90,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,409.72/293.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.43

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