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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.89, 527.83 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.89, 527.83 and 207.50 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.89 : 527.83 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.89/527.83 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.89x = 527.83 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.89x = 109,523.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,523.69/351.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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