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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.14, 635.90 and 207.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.14, 635.90 and 207.87 is: 311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.14 : 635.90 = 207.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.14/635.90 = 207.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.14x = 635.90 × 207.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.14x = 132,182.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,182.28/424.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.65

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