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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.31, 405 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.31, 405 and 206.24 is: 284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.31 : 405 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.31/405 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.31x = 405 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.31x = 83,525.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,525.18/293.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.77

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