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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 400.55 and 185.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 400.55 and 185.33 is: 255.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 400.55 = 185.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/400.55 = 185.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 400.55 × 185.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 74,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,232.39/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.73

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