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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 398.91 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 398.91 and 185.56 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 398.91 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/398.91 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 398.91 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 74,022.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,022.27/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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