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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.70, 431.70 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.70, 431.70 and 207.93 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.70 : 431.70 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.70/431.70 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.70x = 431.70 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.70x = 89,763.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,763.38/312.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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