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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 398.73 and 254.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 398.73 and 254.14 is: 350.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 398.73 = 254.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/398.73 = 254.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 398.73 × 254.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 101,333.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,333.24/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.17

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