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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 489.13 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 489.13 and 207.08 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 489.13 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/489.13 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 489.13 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 101,289.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,289.04/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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