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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 400.08 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 400.08 and 254.08 is: 349.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 400.08 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/400.08 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 400.08 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 101,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,652.33/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.45

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