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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285, 393.33 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285, 393.33 and 207.42 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285 : 393.33 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285/393.33 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285x = 393.33 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285x = 81,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,584.51/285
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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