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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.83, 431.86 and 201.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.83, 431.86 and 201.34 is: 302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.83 : 431.86 = 201.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.83/431.86 = 201.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.83x = 431.86 × 201.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.83x = 86,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,950.69/287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.09

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