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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.75, 430.10 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.75, 430.10 and 206.89 is: 285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.75 : 430.10 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.75/430.10 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.75x = 430.10 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.75x = 88,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,983.39/311.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.43

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