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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 400.88 and 185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 400.88 and 185.67 is: 256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 400.88 = 185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/400.88 = 185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 400.88 × 185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 74,430.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,430.46/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.05

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