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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.53, 428.99 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.53, 428.99 and 205.13 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.53 : 428.99 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.53/428.99 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.53x = 428.99 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.53x = 87,995.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,995.55/286.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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