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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 430.36 and 250.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 430.36 and 250.88 is: 376.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 430.36 = 250.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/430.36 = 250.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 430.36 × 250.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 107,968.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,968.72/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.30

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