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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 432.90 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 432.90 and 206.88 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 432.90 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/432.90 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 432.90 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 89,558.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,558.35/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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