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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.09, 489.93 and 207.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.09, 489.93 and 207.76 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.09 : 489.93 = 207.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.09/489.93 = 207.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.09x = 489.93 × 207.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.09x = 101,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,787.86/355.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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