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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 398.72 and 184.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 398.72 and 184.05 is: 253.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 398.72 = 184.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/398.72 = 184.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 398.72 × 184.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 73,383.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,383.50/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.93

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