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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.94, 416.87 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.94, 416.87 and 207.57 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.94 : 416.87 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.94/416.87 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.94x = 416.87 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.94x = 86,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,531.40/301.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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