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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.57, 489.28 and 207.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.57, 489.28 and 207.25 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.57 : 489.28 = 207.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.57/489.28 = 207.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.57x = 489.28 × 207.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.57x = 101,403.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,403.28/354.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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