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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.44, 406.69 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.44, 406.69 and 207.50 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.44 : 406.69 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.44/406.69 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.44x = 406.69 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.44x = 84,385.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,385.62/294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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