Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.42, 399.26 and 184.32
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 289.42, 399.26 and 184.32 is: 254.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289.42 : 399.26 = 184.32 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289.42/399.26 = 184.32/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289.42x = 399.26 × 184.32 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289.42x = 73,592.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,592.06/289.42 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 254.28
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