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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.50, 393.99 and 207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.50, 393.99 and 207.94 is: 286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.50 : 393.99 = 207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.50/393.99 = 207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.50x = 393.99 × 207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.50x = 81,926.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,926.28/285.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.96

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