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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 395.80 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 395.80 and 250.08 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 395.80 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/395.80 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 395.80 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 98,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,979.69/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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