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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 395.40 and 251.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 395.40 and 251.92 is: 346.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 395.40 = 251.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/395.40 = 251.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 395.40 × 251.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 99,609.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,609.17/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.83

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