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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.42 : 399.26 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.42/399.26 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.42x = 399.26 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.42x = 73,592.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,592.06/289.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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