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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 395.72 and 249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 395.72 and 249.92 is: 344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 395.72 = 249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/395.72 = 249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 395.72 × 249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 98,898.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,898.34/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.81

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