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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 393.87 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 393.87 and 207.94 is: 287.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 393.87 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/393.87 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 393.87 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 81,901.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,901.33/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.03

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