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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.07, 398.70 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.07, 398.70 and 184.06 is: 253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.07 : 398.70 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.07/398.70 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.07x = 398.70 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.07x = 73,383.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,383.73/289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.87

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