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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.85, 421.92 and 207.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.85, 421.92 and 207.57 is: 286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.85 : 421.92 = 207.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.85/421.92 = 207.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.85x = 421.92 × 207.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.85x = 87,577.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,577.93/305.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.34

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