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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.40, 404.73 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.40, 404.73 and 205.92 is: 284.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.40 : 404.73 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.40/404.73 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.40x = 404.73 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.40x = 83,342.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,342.00/293.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.06

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