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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286, 428.82 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286, 428.82 and 204.64 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286 : 428.82 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286/428.82 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286x = 428.82 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286x = 87,753.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,753.72/286
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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