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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 430.72 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 430.72 and 206.55 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 430.72 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/430.72 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 430.72 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 88,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,964.70/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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