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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 426.95 and 251.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 426.95 and 251.29 is: 376.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 426.95 = 251.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/426.95 = 251.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 426.95 × 251.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 107,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,288.27/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.04

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