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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.42, 393.66 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.42, 393.66 and 207.04 is: 285.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.42 : 393.66 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.42/393.66 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.42x = 393.66 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.42x = 81,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.37/285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.56

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