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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 428.58 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 428.58 and 208.84 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 428.58 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/428.58 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 428.58 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 89,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,504.65/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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