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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.15, 400.19 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.15, 400.19 and 185.13 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.15 : 400.19 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.15/400.19 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.15x = 400.19 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.15x = 74,086.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,086.14/290.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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