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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 426.70 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 426.70 and 250.40 is: 374.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 426.70 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/426.70 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 426.70 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 106,845.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,845.68/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.16

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