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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.10, 489.81 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.10, 489.81 and 207.63 is: 286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.10 : 489.81 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.10/489.81 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.10x = 489.81 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.10x = 101,699.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,699.25/355.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.40

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