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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 429.68 and 205.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 429.68 and 205.47 is: 307.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 429.68 = 205.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/429.68 = 205.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 429.68 × 205.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 88,286.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,286.40/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.75

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