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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.75, 425.57 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.75, 425.57 and 207.88 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.75 : 425.57 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.75/425.57 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.75x = 425.57 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.75x = 88,466.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,466.83/284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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