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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.22, 430.92 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.22, 430.92 and 206.69 is: 310.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.22 : 430.92 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.22/430.92 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.22x = 430.92 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.22x = 89,064.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,064.70/287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.09

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