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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.51, 430.93 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.51, 430.93 and 207.56 is: 286.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.51 : 430.93 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.51/430.93 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.51x = 430.93 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.51x = 89,443.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,443.55/312.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.21

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