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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.21, 395.02 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.21, 395.02 and 203.32 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.21 : 395.02 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.21/395.02 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.21x = 395.02 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.21x = 80,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,315.47/286.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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