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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.76, 406.68 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.76, 406.68 and 207.52 is: 286.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.76 : 406.68 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.76/406.68 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.76x = 406.68 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.76x = 84,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,394.23/294.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.32

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