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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 433.54 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 433.54 and 206.52 is: 309.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 433.54 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/433.54 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 433.54 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 89,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,534.16/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.82

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