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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.34, 395.04 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.34, 395.04 and 208.58 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.34 : 395.04 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.34/395.04 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.34x = 395.04 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.34x = 82,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,397.44/286.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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