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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 394.07 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 394.07 and 207 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 394.07 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/394.07 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 394.07 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 81,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,571.46/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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