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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 400.37 and 183.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 400.37 and 183.84 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 400.37 = 183.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/400.37 = 183.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 400.37 × 183.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 73,604.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,604.02/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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