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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.65, 431.63 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.65, 431.63 and 209.59 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.65 : 431.63 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.65/431.63 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.65x = 431.63 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.65x = 90,463.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,463.99/287.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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