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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.14, 501.13 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.14, 501.13 and 207.86 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.14 : 501.13 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.14/501.13 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.14x = 501.13 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.14x = 104,164.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,164.88/363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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