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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.92, 430.79 and 201.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.92, 430.79 and 201.42 is: 301.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.92 : 430.79 = 201.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.92/430.79 = 201.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.92x = 430.79 × 201.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.92x = 86,768.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,768.71/287.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.36

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