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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 395.51 and 203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 395.51 and 203.94 is: 281.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 395.51 = 203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/395.51 = 203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 395.51 × 203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 80,659.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,659.29/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.30

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