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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 399.16 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 399.16 and 184.37 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 399.16 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/399.16 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 399.16 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 73,594.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,594.41/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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