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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 439.38 and 207.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 439.38 and 207.93 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 439.38 = 207.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/439.38 = 207.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 439.38 × 207.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 91,360.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,360.28/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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