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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 436.10 and 250.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 436.10 and 250.13 is: 374.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 436.10 = 250.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/436.10 = 250.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 436.10 × 250.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 109,080.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,080.44/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.87

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