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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.91, 403.22 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.91, 403.22 and 254.10 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.91 : 403.22 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.91/403.22 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.91x = 403.22 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.91x = 102,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,456.93/292.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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