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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 400.98 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 400.98 and 187.06 is: 258.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 400.98 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/400.98 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 400.98 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 75,007.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,007.32/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.15

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