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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.13, 393.66 and 249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.13, 393.66 and 249.38 is: 343.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.13 : 393.66 = 249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.13/393.66 = 249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.13x = 393.66 × 249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.13x = 98,170.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,170.44/286.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.09

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