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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 397.78 and 204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 397.78 and 204.45 is: 282.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 397.78 = 204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/397.78 = 204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 397.78 × 204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 81,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,326.12/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.11

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