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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.76, 395.55 and 203.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.76, 395.55 and 203.98 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.76 : 395.55 = 203.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.76/395.55 = 203.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.76x = 395.55 × 203.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.76x = 80,684.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,684.29/286.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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