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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.48, 395.04 and 203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.48, 395.04 and 203.50 is: 280.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.48 : 395.04 = 203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.48/395.04 = 203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.48x = 395.04 × 203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.48x = 80,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,390.64/286.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.62

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