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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.65, 431.54 and 207.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.65, 431.54 and 207.69 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.65 : 431.54 = 207.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.65/431.54 = 207.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.65x = 431.54 × 207.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.65x = 89,625.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,625.50/312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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