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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 426.19 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 426.19 and 207.62 is: 311.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 426.19 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/426.19 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 426.19 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 88,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,485.57/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.00

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