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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 430.60 and 209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 430.60 and 209.82 is: 314.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 430.60 = 209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/430.60 = 209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 430.60 × 209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 90,348.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,348.49/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.80

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