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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.10, 393.38 and 254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.10, 393.38 and 254.12 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.10 : 393.38 = 254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.10/393.38 = 254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.10x = 393.38 × 254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.10x = 99,965.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,965.73/285.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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