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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.14, 310.71 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.14, 310.71 and 62.86 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.14 : 310.71 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.14/310.71 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.14x = 310.71 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.14x = 19,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,531.10/207.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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