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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.98, 394.52 and 203.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.98, 394.52 and 203.10 is: 280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.98 : 394.52 = 203.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.98/394.52 = 203.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.98x = 394.52 × 203.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.98x = 80,127.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,127.01/285.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.18

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