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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.13, 516.91 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.13, 516.91 and 207.87 is: 311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.13 : 516.91 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.13/516.91 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.13x = 516.91 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.13x = 107,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,450.08/345.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.33

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