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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.60, 489.19 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.60, 489.19 and 207.15 is: 285.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.60 : 489.19 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.60/489.19 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.60x = 489.19 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.60x = 101,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,335.71/354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.77

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