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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 393.66 and 207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 393.66 and 207.58 is: 286.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 393.66 = 207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/393.66 = 207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 393.66 × 207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 81,715.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,715.94/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.38

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