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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 489.92 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 489.92 and 207.64 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 489.92 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/489.92 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 489.92 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 101,723.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,723.50/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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