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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 407.46 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 407.46 and 206.92 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 407.46 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/407.46 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 407.46 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 84,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,311.62/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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