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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.98, 394.19 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.98, 394.19 and 207.30 is: 285.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.98 : 394.19 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.98/394.19 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.98x = 394.19 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.98x = 81,714.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,714.55/285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.74

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