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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 400.91 and 185.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 400.91 and 185.65 is: 256.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 400.91 = 185.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/400.91 = 185.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 400.91 × 185.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 74,427.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,427.01/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.28

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