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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 425.43 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 425.43 and 207.14 is: 310.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 425.43 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/425.43 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 425.43 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 88,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,123.57/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.10

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