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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.57, 492.03 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.57, 492.03 and 207.16 is: 285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.57 : 492.03 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.57/492.03 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.57x = 492.03 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.57x = 101,927.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,927.19/356.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.85

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