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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 429.30 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 429.30 and 205.22 is: 307.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 429.30 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/429.30 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 429.30 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 88,102.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,102.02/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.37

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