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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.48, 406.35 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.48, 406.35 and 207 is: 285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.48 : 406.35 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.48/406.35 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.48x = 406.35 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.48x = 84,114.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,114.45/294.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.64

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