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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.92, 489.87 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.92, 489.87 and 207.65 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.92 : 489.87 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.92/489.87 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.92x = 489.87 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.92x = 101,719.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,719.06/354.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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