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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.94, 432 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.94, 432 and 205.86 is: 308.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.94 : 432 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.94/432 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.94x = 432 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.94x = 88,931.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,931.52/287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.85

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