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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.86, 404.94 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.86, 404.94 and 206.38 is: 284.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.86 : 404.94 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.86/404.94 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.86x = 404.94 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.86x = 83,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,571.52/293.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.39

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