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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 399.14 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 399.14 and 184.37 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 399.14 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/399.14 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 399.14 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 73,586.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,586.52/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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