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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 431.47 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 431.47 and 205.43 is: 308.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 431.47 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/431.47 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 431.47 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 88,636.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,636.88/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.20

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