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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 400.89 and 185.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 400.89 and 185.59 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 400.89 = 185.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/400.89 = 185.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 400.89 × 185.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 74,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,400.17/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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