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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.17, 407.19 and 207.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.17, 407.19 and 207.89 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.17 : 407.19 = 207.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.17/407.19 = 207.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.17x = 407.19 × 207.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.17x = 84,647.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,647.65/295.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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