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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 492.96 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 492.96 and 207.88 is: 286.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 492.96 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/492.96 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 492.96 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 102,478.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,478.07/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.91

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