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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 400.68 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 400.68 and 185.46 is: 255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 400.68 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/400.68 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 400.68 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 74,310.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,310.11/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.94

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