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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.45, 395.04 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.45, 395.04 and 208.30 is: 287.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.45 : 395.04 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.45/395.04 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.45x = 395.04 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.45x = 82,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,286.83/286.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.26

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