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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 400.86 and 185.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 400.86 and 185.44 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 400.86 = 185.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/400.86 = 185.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 400.86 × 185.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 74,335.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,335.48/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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