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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.56, 406.40 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.56, 406.40 and 207.04 is: 285.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.56 : 406.40 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.56/406.40 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.56x = 406.40 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.56x = 84,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,141.06/294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.65

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