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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.90, 396.69 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.90, 396.69 and 250.45 is: 346.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.90 : 396.69 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.90/396.69 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.90x = 396.69 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.90x = 99,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,351.01/286.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.29

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