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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.07, 489.92 and 207.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.07, 489.92 and 207.61 is: 286.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.07 : 489.92 = 207.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.07/489.92 = 207.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.07x = 489.92 × 207.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.07x = 101,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,712.78/355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.46

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