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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 394.44 and 207.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 394.44 and 207.37 is: 286.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 394.44 = 207.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/394.44 = 207.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 394.44 × 207.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 81,795.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,795.02/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.20

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