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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.02, 400.25 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.02, 400.25 and 254.21 is: 349.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.02 : 400.25 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.02/400.25 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.02x = 400.25 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.02x = 101,746.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,746.19/291.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.63

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