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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.17, 394.59 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.17, 394.59 and 207.33 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.17 : 394.59 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.17/394.59 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.17x = 394.59 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.17x = 81,810.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,810.34/286.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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