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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.16, 407.30 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.16, 407.30 and 207.86 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.16 : 407.30 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.16/407.30 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.16x = 407.30 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.16x = 84,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,658.30/295.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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