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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 395.45 and 249.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 395.45 and 249.73 is: 344.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 395.45 = 249.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/395.45 = 249.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 395.45 × 249.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 98,755.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,755.36/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.54

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