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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 489.90 and 207.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 489.90 and 207.67 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 489.90 = 207.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/489.90 = 207.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 489.90 × 207.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 101,737.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,737.53/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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