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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 398.91 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 398.91 and 205.98 is: 284.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 398.91 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/398.91 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 398.91 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 82,167.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,167.48/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.47

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