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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.49, 404.91 and 206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.49, 404.91 and 206.19 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.49 : 404.91 = 206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.49/404.91 = 206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.49x = 404.91 × 206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.49x = 83,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,488.39/293.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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