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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 399.90 and 271.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 399.90 and 271.48 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 399.90 = 271.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/399.90 = 271.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 399.90 × 271.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 108,564.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,564.85/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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