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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.57, 407.66 and 207.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.57, 407.66 and 207.03 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.57 : 407.66 = 207.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.57/407.66 = 207.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.57x = 407.66 × 207.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.57x = 84,397.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,397.85/295.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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