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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 401.20 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 401.20 and 185.84 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 401.20 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/401.20 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 401.20 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 74,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,559.01/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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