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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 400.40 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 400.40 and 185.16 is: 255.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 400.40 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/400.40 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 400.40 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 74,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,138.06/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.61

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