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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.95, 489.85 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.95, 489.85 and 207.67 is: 286.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.95 : 489.85 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.95/489.85 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.95x = 489.85 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.95x = 101,727.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,727.15/354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.60

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