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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 400.25 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 400.25 and 185.33 is: 255.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 400.25 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/400.25 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 400.25 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 74,175.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,175.40/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.64

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