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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 396.18 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 396.18 and 250.14 is: 344.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 396.18 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/396.18 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 396.18 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 99,100.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,100.47/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.93

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