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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.20, 395.46 and 259.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.20, 395.46 and 259.02 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.20 : 395.46 = 259.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.20/395.46 = 259.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.20x = 395.46 × 259.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.20x = 102,432.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,432.05/286.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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