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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.58, 395.25 and 207.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.58, 395.25 and 207.74 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.58 : 395.25 = 207.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.58/395.25 = 207.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.58x = 395.25 × 207.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.58x = 82,109.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,109.24/286.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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