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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 430.99 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 430.99 and 251.10 is: 377.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 430.99 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/430.99 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 430.99 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 108,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,221.59/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.32

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