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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.68, 425.85 and 207.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.68, 425.85 and 207.12 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.68 : 425.85 = 207.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.68/425.85 = 207.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.68x = 425.85 × 207.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.68x = 88,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,202.05/283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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