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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.69, 431.06 and 201.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.69, 431.06 and 201.17 is: 301.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.69 : 431.06 = 201.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.69/431.06 = 201.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.69x = 431.06 × 201.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.69x = 86,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,716.34/287.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.42

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