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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.74, 395.56 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.74, 395.56 and 202.68 is: 279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.74 : 395.56 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.74/395.56 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.74x = 395.56 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.74x = 80,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,172.10/286.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.60

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