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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 400.29 and 186.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 400.29 and 186.57 is: 257.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 400.29 = 186.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/400.29 = 186.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 400.29 × 186.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 74,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,682.11/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.46

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