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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.71, 421.76 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.71, 421.76 and 207.59 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.71 : 421.76 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.71/421.76 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.71x = 421.76 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.71x = 87,551.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,551.57/305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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