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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.92, 421.90 and 207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.92, 421.90 and 207.80 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.92 : 421.90 = 207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.92/421.90 = 207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.92x = 421.90 × 207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.92x = 87,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,670.82/305.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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