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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.26, 431.06 and 205.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.26, 431.06 and 205.66 is: 309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.26 : 431.06 = 205.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.26/431.06 = 205.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.26x = 431.06 × 205.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.26x = 88,651.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,651.80/286.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.69

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