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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 427.39 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 427.39 and 250.84 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 427.39 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/427.39 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 427.39 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 107,206.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,206.51/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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