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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 400.51 and 251.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 400.51 and 251.45 is: 346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 400.51 = 251.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/400.51 = 251.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 400.51 × 251.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 100,704.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,704.98/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.24

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