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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 431.40 and 202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 431.40 and 202 is: 302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 431.40 = 202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/431.40 = 202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 431.40 × 202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 87,142.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,142.80/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.66

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