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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.11 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.11 and 243.88 is: 365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.11 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.11 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.11 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 106,114.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,114.63/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.74

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