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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.93, 489.75 and 207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.93, 489.75 and 207.51 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.93 : 489.75 = 207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.93/489.75 = 207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.93x = 489.75 × 207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.93x = 101,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,628.02/354.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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