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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 400.98 and 185.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 400.98 and 185.77 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 400.98 = 185.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/400.98 = 185.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 400.98 × 185.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 74,490.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,490.05/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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