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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.63, 405.08 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.63, 405.08 and 206.35 is: 284.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.63 : 405.08 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.63/405.08 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.63x = 405.08 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.63x = 83,588.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,588.69/293.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.67

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