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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.78 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.78 and 207.54 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.78 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.78 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.78 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 101,648.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,648.94/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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