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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 400.09 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 400.09 and 245.89 is: 339.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 400.09 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/400.09 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 400.09 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 98,376.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,376.23/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.02

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