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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 397.63 and 205.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 397.63 and 205.51 is: 283.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 397.63 = 205.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/397.63 = 205.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 397.63 × 205.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 81,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,716.94/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.32

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