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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.17, 428.03 and 207.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.17, 428.03 and 207.14 is: 310.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.17 : 428.03 = 207.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.17/428.03 = 207.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.17x = 428.03 × 207.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.17x = 88,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,661.10/285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.91

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