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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.62, 395.14 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.62, 395.14 and 208.04 is: 286.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.62 : 395.14 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.62/395.14 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.62x = 395.14 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.62x = 82,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,204.93/286.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.81

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