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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 492.18 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 492.18 and 207.38 is: 286.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 492.18 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/492.18 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 492.18 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 102,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,068.29/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.11

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