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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 428.31 and 250.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 428.31 and 250.11 is: 374.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 428.31 = 250.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/428.31 = 250.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 428.31 × 250.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 107,124.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,124.61/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.42

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