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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.63, 394.37 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.63, 394.37 and 207.09 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.63 : 394.37 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.63/394.37 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.63x = 394.37 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.63x = 81,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,669.82/285.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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