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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.85, 404.46 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.85, 404.46 and 206.37 is: 284.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.85 : 404.46 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.85/404.46 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.85x = 404.46 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.85x = 83,468.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,468.41/293.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.05

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