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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.14, 394.47 and 250.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.14, 394.47 and 250.86 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.14 : 394.47 = 250.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.14/394.47 = 250.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.14x = 394.47 × 250.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.14x = 98,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,956.74/286.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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