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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 429.93 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 429.93 and 205.54 is: 308.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 429.93 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/429.93 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 429.93 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 88,368.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,368.35/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.03

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