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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.64, 406.32 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.64, 406.32 and 207.04 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.64 : 406.32 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.64/406.32 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.64x = 406.32 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.64x = 84,124.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,124.49/294.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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