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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.98, 398.14 and 255.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.98, 398.14 and 255.16 is: 352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.98 : 398.14 = 255.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.98/398.14 = 255.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.98x = 398.14 × 255.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.98x = 101,589.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,589.40/287.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.77

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