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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.90, 395.93 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.90, 395.93 and 251.08 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.90 : 395.93 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.90/395.93 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.90x = 395.93 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.90x = 99,410.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,410.10/287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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