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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.85, 489.75 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.85, 489.75 and 207.49 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.85 : 489.75 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.85/489.75 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.85x = 489.75 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.85x = 101,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,618.23/354.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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