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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 401.13 and 246.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 401.13 and 246.90 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 401.13 = 246.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/401.13 = 246.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 401.13 × 246.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 99,039.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,039.00/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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