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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.52, 395.40 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.52, 395.40 and 208.92 is: 288.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.52 : 395.40 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.52/395.40 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.52x = 395.40 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.52x = 82,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,606.97/286.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.31

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