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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.84, 395.38 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.84, 395.38 and 208.02 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.84 : 395.38 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.84/395.38 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.84x = 395.38 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.84x = 82,246.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,246.47/286.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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