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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289, 398.68 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289, 398.68 and 184.08 is: 253.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 398.68 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/398.68 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 398.68 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 73,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,389.01/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.94

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