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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 395.55 and 213.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 395.55 and 213.03 is: 293.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 395.55 = 213.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/395.55 = 213.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 395.55 × 213.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 84,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,264.02/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.87

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