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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 490.03 and 207.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 490.03 and 207.71 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 490.03 = 207.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/490.03 = 207.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 490.03 × 207.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 101,783.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,783.09/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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