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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 391.31 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 391.31 and 250.86 is: 346.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 391.31 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/391.31 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 391.31 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 98,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,164.03/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.26

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