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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 400.98 and 185.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 400.98 and 185.95 is: 256.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 400.98 = 185.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/400.98 = 185.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 400.98 × 185.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 74,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,562.23/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.33

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