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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294.96, 406.98 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294.96, 406.98 and 207.48 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294.96 : 406.98 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294.96/406.98 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294.96x = 406.98 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294.96x = 84,440.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,440.21/294.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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