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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.79, 431.67 and 200.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.79, 431.67 and 200.87 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.79 : 431.67 = 200.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.79/431.67 = 200.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.79x = 431.67 × 200.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.79x = 86,708.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,708.55/287.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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