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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 397.43 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 397.43 and 205.37 is: 283.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 397.43 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/397.43 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 397.43 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 81,619.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,619.45/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.11

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