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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.08, 399.04 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.08, 399.04 and 184.32 is: 254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.08 : 399.04 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.08/399.04 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.08x = 399.04 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.08x = 73,551.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,551.05/289.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.43

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