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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 398.87 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 398.87 and 184.19 is: 254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 398.87 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/398.87 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 398.87 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 73,467.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,467.87/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.05

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