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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.31, 429 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.31, 429 and 208.91 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.31 : 429 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.31/429 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.31x = 429 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.31x = 89,623.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,623.46/286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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