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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.00, 400.19 and 185.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.00, 400.19 and 185.37 is: 255.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.00 : 400.19 = 185.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.00/400.19 = 185.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.00x = 400.19 × 185.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.00x = 74,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,182.29/290.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.81

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