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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 430.14 and 200.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 430.14 and 200.36 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 430.14 = 200.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/430.14 = 200.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 430.14 × 200.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 86,182.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,182.85/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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