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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.28, 430.97 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.28, 430.97 and 250.92 is: 376.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.28 : 430.97 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.28/430.97 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.28x = 430.97 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.28x = 108,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,137.74/287.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.42

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