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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 399.99 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 399.99 and 254.86 is: 351.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 399.99 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/399.99 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 399.99 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 101,941.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,941.45/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.35

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