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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855.43, 1,283.15 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855.43, 1,283.15 and 206.17 is: 309.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855.43 : 1,283.15 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855.43/1,283.15 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855.43x = 1,283.15 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855.43x = 264,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,539.59/855.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.25

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