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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.08, 394.56 and 207.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.08, 394.56 and 207.24 is: 285.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.08 : 394.56 = 207.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.08/394.56 = 207.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.08x = 394.56 × 207.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.08x = 81,768.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,768.61/286.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.82

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