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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.77, 432.93 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.77, 432.93 and 207.42 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.77 : 432.93 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.77/432.93 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.77x = 432.93 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.77x = 89,798.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,798.34/313.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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