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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.11, 434.31 and 254.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.11, 434.31 and 254.11 is: 380.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.11 : 434.31 = 254.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.11/434.31 = 254.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.11x = 434.31 × 254.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.11x = 110,362.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,362.51/290.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.42

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