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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.25, 400.73 and 185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.25, 400.73 and 185.42 is: 256.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 400.73 = 185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/400.73 = 185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 400.73 × 185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 74,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,303.43/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.00

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