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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.84, 393.84 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.84, 393.84 and 208.08 is: 286.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.84 : 393.84 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.84/393.84 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.84x = 393.84 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.84x = 81,950.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,950.23/285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.70

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