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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.56, 489.29 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.56, 489.29 and 207.26 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.56 : 489.29 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.56/489.29 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.56x = 489.29 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.56x = 101,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,411.21/354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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