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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.37, 399.39 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.37, 399.39 and 184.43 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.37 : 399.39 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.37/399.39 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.37x = 399.39 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.37x = 73,661.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,661.38/289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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