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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.00, 396.05 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.00, 396.05 and 250.14 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.00 : 396.05 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.00/396.05 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.00x = 396.05 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.00x = 99,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,066.70/287.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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