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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 396.76 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 396.76 and 254.16 is: 351.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 396.76 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/396.76 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 396.76 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 100,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,840.52/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.39

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