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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 397.71 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 397.71 and 205.29 is: 283.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 397.71 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/397.71 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 397.71 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 81,645.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,645.89/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.40

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