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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 429.13 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 429.13 and 250.17 is: 375.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 429.13 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/429.13 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 429.13 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 107,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,355.45/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.62

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