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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.63, 492.21 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.63, 492.21 and 207.26 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.63 : 492.21 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.63/492.21 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.63x = 492.21 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.63x = 102,013.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,013.70/356.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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