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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.01, 430.16 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.01, 430.16 and 205.79 is: 308.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.01 : 430.16 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.01/430.16 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.01x = 430.16 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.01x = 88,519.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,519.45/287.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.42

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