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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 431.16 and 245.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 431.16 and 245.97 is: 370.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 431.16 = 245.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/431.16 = 245.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 431.16 × 245.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 106,051.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,051.50/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.73

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