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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 395.75 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 395.75 and 204.15 is: 281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 395.75 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/395.75 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 395.75 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 80,792.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,792.36/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.32

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