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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.47, 429 and 203.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.47, 429 and 203.99 is: 305.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.47 : 429 = 203.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.47/429 = 203.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.47x = 429 × 203.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.47x = 87,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,509.57/286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.48

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