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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.68, 405.49 and 206.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.68, 405.49 and 206.47 is: 285.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.68 : 405.49 = 206.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.68/405.49 = 206.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.68x = 405.49 × 206.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.68x = 83,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,721.52/293.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.08

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