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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.30, 405.73 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.30, 405.73 and 205.66 is: 283.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.30 : 405.73 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.30/405.73 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.30x = 405.73 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.30x = 83,442.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,442.43/294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.53

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