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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 429.80 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 429.80 and 205.94 is: 308.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 429.80 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/429.80 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 429.80 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 88,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,513.01/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.96

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