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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.52 and 254.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.52 and 254.16 is: 380.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.52 = 254.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.52 = 254.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.52 × 254.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 110,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,437.60/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.61

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