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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.18, 393.89 and 249.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.18, 393.89 and 249.13 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.18 : 393.89 = 249.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.18/393.89 = 249.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.18x = 393.89 × 249.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.18x = 98,126.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,126.60/286.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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