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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 400.28 and 185.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 400.28 and 185.21 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 400.28 = 185.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/400.28 = 185.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 400.28 × 185.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 74,132.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,132.93/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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