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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.56, 405.30 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.56, 405.30 and 206.44 is: 285.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.56 : 405.30 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.56/405.30 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.56x = 405.30 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.56x = 83,670.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,670.13/293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.02

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