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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 400.88 and 187

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 400.88 and 187 is: 258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 400.88 = 187 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/400.88 = 187/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 400.88 × 187
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 74,964.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,964.56/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.04

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