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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 391.23 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 391.23 and 208.98 is: 288.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 391.23 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/391.23 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 391.23 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 81,759.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,759.25/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.12

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