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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.89, 406.87 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.89, 406.87 and 206.27 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.89 : 406.87 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.89/406.87 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.89x = 406.87 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.89x = 83,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,925.58/294.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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