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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 400.51 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 400.51 and 185.35 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 400.51 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/400.51 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 400.51 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 74,234.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,234.53/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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