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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.99, 394.13 and 207.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.99, 394.13 and 207.17 is: 285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.99 : 394.13 = 207.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.99/394.13 = 207.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.99x = 394.13 × 207.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.99x = 81,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,651.86/285.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.51

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