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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.12, 428.15 and 247.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.12, 428.15 and 247.73 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.12 : 428.15 = 247.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.12/428.15 = 247.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.12x = 428.15 × 247.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.12x = 106,066.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,066.71/286.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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