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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.50, 400.89 and 174.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.50, 400.89 and 174.13 is: 240.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.50 : 400.89 = 174.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.50/400.89 = 174.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.50x = 400.89 × 174.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.50x = 69,806.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,806.98/290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.30

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