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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.96, 430.27 and 206.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.96, 430.27 and 206.86 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.96 : 430.27 = 206.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.96/430.27 = 206.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.96x = 430.27 × 206.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.96x = 89,005.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,005.65/311.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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