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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 401.37 and 187.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 401.37 and 187.25 is: 258.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 401.37 = 187.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/401.37 = 187.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 401.37 × 187.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 75,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,156.53/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.49

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