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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.06, 395.84 and 249.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.06, 395.84 and 249.90 is: 344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.06 : 395.84 = 249.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.06/395.84 = 249.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.06x = 395.84 × 249.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.06x = 98,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,920.42/287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.60

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