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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.18, 398.86 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.18, 398.86 and 184.18 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.18 : 398.86 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.18/398.86 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.18x = 398.86 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.18x = 73,462.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,462.03/289.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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