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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 393.60 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 393.60 and 207.68 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 393.60 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/393.60 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 393.60 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 81,742.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,742.85/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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