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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.33, 405.90 and 206.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.33, 405.90 and 206.85 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.33 : 405.90 = 206.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.33/405.90 = 206.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.33x = 405.90 × 206.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.33x = 83,960.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,960.42/294.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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