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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.26, 499.93 and 207.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.26, 499.93 and 207.06 is: 285.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.26 : 499.93 = 207.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.26/499.93 = 207.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.26x = 499.93 × 207.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.26x = 103,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,515.51/362.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.75

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