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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.94, 405.45 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.94, 405.45 and 206.64 is: 285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.94 : 405.45 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.94/405.45 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.94x = 405.45 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.94x = 83,782.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,782.19/293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.03

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