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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 400.35 and 185.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 400.35 and 185.19 is: 255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 400.35 = 185.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/400.35 = 185.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 400.35 × 185.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 74,140.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,140.82/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.75

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