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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 396.30 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 396.30 and 203.14 is: 280.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 396.30 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/396.30 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 396.30 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 80,504.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,504.38/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.19

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