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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 400.23 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 400.23 and 251.89 is: 346.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 400.23 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/400.23 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 400.23 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 100,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,813.93/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.79

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