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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 398.93 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 398.93 and 185.46 is: 256.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 398.93 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/398.93 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 398.93 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 73,985.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,985.56/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.02

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