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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.65, 395.45 and 251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.65, 395.45 and 251.56 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.65 : 395.45 = 251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.65/395.45 = 251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.65x = 395.45 × 251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.65x = 99,479.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,479.40/286.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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