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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.88, 395.73 and 204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.88, 395.73 and 204.11 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.88 : 395.73 = 204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.88/395.73 = 204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.88x = 395.73 × 204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.88x = 80,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,770.47/286.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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