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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.57, 406.08 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.57, 406.08 and 205.92 is: 283.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.57 : 406.08 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.57/406.08 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.57x = 406.08 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.57x = 83,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,619.99/294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.87

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