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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 399.35 and 185.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 399.35 and 185.93 is: 256.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 399.35 = 185.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/399.35 = 185.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 399.35 × 185.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 74,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,251.15/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.70

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