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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.51, 429.23 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.51, 429.23 and 254.11 is: 380.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.51 : 429.23 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.51/429.23 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.51x = 429.23 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.51x = 109,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,070.36/286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.69

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