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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.49, 427.66 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.49, 427.66 and 245.18 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.49 : 427.66 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.49/427.66 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.49x = 427.66 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.49x = 104,853.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,853.68/286.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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