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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 489.26 and 207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 489.26 and 207.13 is: 285.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 489.26 = 207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/489.26 = 207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 489.26 × 207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 101,340.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,340.42/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.91

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