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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 399.18 and 254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 399.18 and 254.54 is: 351.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 399.18 = 254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/399.18 = 254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 399.18 × 254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 101,607.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,607.28/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.46

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