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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 401.03 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 401.03 and 185.63 is: 256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 401.03 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/401.03 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 401.03 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 74,440.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,440.27/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.06

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