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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.60, 429.97 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.60, 429.97 and 204.43 is: 306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.60 : 429.97 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.60/429.97 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.60x = 429.97 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.60x = 87,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,899.84/286.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.70

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