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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.79, 430.01 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.79, 430.01 and 206.72 is: 285.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.79 : 430.01 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.79/430.01 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.79x = 430.01 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.79x = 88,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,890.03/311.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.10

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