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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 399.47 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 399.47 and 184.44 is: 254.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 399.47 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/399.47 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 399.47 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 73,677.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,677.32/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.64

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