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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 489.42 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 489.42 and 207.29 is: 286.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 489.42 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/489.42 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 489.42 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 101,449.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,449.42/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.06

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