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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.75, 431.73 and 207.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.75, 431.73 and 207.99 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.75 : 431.73 = 207.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.75/431.73 = 207.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.75x = 431.73 × 207.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.75x = 89,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,795.52/312.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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