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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.34, 489.09 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.34, 489.09 and 207.06 is: 285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.34 : 489.09 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.34/489.09 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.34x = 489.09 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.34x = 101,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,268.53/354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.79

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