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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 399 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 399 and 185.68 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 399 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/399 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 399 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 74,086.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,086.32/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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