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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.82, 431.16 and 201.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.82, 431.16 and 201.18 is: 301.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.82 : 431.16 = 201.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.82/431.16 = 201.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.82x = 431.16 × 201.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.82x = 86,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,740.77/287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.37

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