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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.08, 421.26 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.08, 421.26 and 207.16 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.08 : 421.26 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.08/421.26 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.08x = 421.26 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.08x = 87,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,268.22/305.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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