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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.08, 432.07 and 207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.08, 432.07 and 207.98 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.08 : 432.07 = 207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.08/432.07 = 207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.08x = 432.07 × 207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.08x = 89,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,859.76/313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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