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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 401.36 and 185.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 401.36 and 185.98 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 401.36 = 185.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/401.36 = 185.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 401.36 × 185.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 74,642.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,642.93/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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