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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.12, 405.72 and 206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.12, 405.72 and 206.64 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.12 : 405.72 = 206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.12/405.72 = 206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.12x = 405.72 × 206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.12x = 83,837.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,837.98/294.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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