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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 489.85 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 489.85 and 207.64 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 489.85 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/489.85 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 489.85 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 101,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,712.45/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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