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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 397.86 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 397.86 and 205.64 is: 283.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 397.86 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/397.86 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 397.86 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 81,815.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,815.93/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.65

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