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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 397.93 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 397.93 and 205.64 is: 283.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 397.93 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/397.93 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 397.93 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 81,830.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,830.33/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.84

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