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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.89, 433.03 and 207.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.89, 433.03 and 207.41 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.89 : 433.03 = 207.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.89/433.03 = 207.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.89x = 433.03 × 207.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.89x = 89,814.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,814.75/313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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