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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.44, 396.48 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.44, 396.48 and 204.64 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.44 : 396.48 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.44/396.48 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.44x = 396.48 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.44x = 81,135.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,135.67/287.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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