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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.42, 400.64 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.42, 400.64 and 185.32 is: 255.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.42 : 400.64 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.42/400.64 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.42x = 400.64 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.42x = 74,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,246.60/290.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.65

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