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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 435.72 and 249.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 435.72 and 249.18 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 435.72 = 249.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/435.72 = 249.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 435.72 × 249.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 108,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,572.71/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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