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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 421.94 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 421.94 and 207.59 is: 286.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 421.94 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/421.94 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 421.94 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 87,588.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,588.93/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.53

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