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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 395.10 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 395.10 and 203.46 is: 280.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 395.10 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/395.10 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 395.10 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 80,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,387.05/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.47

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