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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.34, 406.38 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.34, 406.38 and 207.10 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.34 : 406.38 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.34/406.38 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.34x = 406.38 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.34x = 84,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,161.30/294.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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