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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 401.10 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 401.10 and 185.70 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 401.10 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/401.10 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 401.10 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 74,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,484.27/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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