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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 426.99 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 426.99 and 207.04 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 426.99 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/426.99 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 426.99 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 88,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,404.01/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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