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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.83, 408 and 207.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.83, 408 and 207.27 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.83 : 408 = 207.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.83/408 = 207.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.83x = 408 × 207.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.83x = 84,566.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,566.16/295.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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