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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.55 and 207.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.55 and 207.11 is: 310.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.55 = 207.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.55 = 207.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.55 × 207.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 89,377.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,377.55/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.77

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