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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.85, 395.54 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.85, 395.54 and 202.91 is: 279.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.85 : 395.54 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.85/395.54 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.85x = 395.54 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.85x = 80,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,256.03/286.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.79

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