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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.21, 399.05 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.21, 399.05 and 184.11 is: 254.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.21 : 399.05 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.21/399.05 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.21x = 399.05 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.21x = 73,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,469.56/289.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.04

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