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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.10, 429.40 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.10, 429.40 and 249.66 is: 374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.10 : 429.40 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.10/429.40 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.10x = 429.40 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.10x = 107,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,204.00/286.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.71

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