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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 395.46 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 395.46 and 203.88 is: 281.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 395.46 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/395.46 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 395.46 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 80,626.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,626.38/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.03

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