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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 429.26 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 429.26 and 204.93 is: 307.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 429.26 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/429.26 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 429.26 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 87,968.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,968.25/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.06

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