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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 394.58 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 394.58 and 207.41 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 394.58 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/394.58 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 394.58 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 81,836.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,836.83/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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