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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.10, 396.66 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.10, 396.66 and 204.24 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.10 : 396.66 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.10/396.66 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.10x = 396.66 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.10x = 81,013.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,013.84/287.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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