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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.68, 430.56 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.68, 430.56 and 206.28 is: 308.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.68 : 430.56 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.68/430.56 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.68x = 430.56 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.68x = 88,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,815.92/287.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.73

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