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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.42, 429.77 and 206.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.42, 429.77 and 206.63 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.42 : 429.77 = 206.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.42/429.77 = 206.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.42x = 429.77 × 206.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.42x = 88,801.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,801.27/311.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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