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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 489.55 and 207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 489.55 and 207.35 is: 286.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 489.55 = 207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/489.55 = 207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 489.55 × 207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 101,507.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,507.16/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.15

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