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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.41, 431.91 and 206.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.41, 431.91 and 206.87 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.41 : 431.91 = 206.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.41/431.91 = 206.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.41x = 431.91 × 206.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.41x = 89,347.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,347.06/288.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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