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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.06, 426.99 and 245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.06, 426.99 and 245.74 is: 366.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.06 : 426.99 = 245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.06/426.99 = 245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.06x = 426.99 × 245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.06x = 104,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,928.52/286.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.81

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