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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.88, 394.22 and 254.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.88, 394.22 and 254.27 is: 350.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.88 : 394.22 = 254.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.88/394.22 = 254.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.88x = 394.22 × 254.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.88x = 100,237.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,237.24/285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.63

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