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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 399.23 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 399.23 and 184.55 is: 254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 399.23 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/399.23 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 399.23 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 73,676.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,676.97/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.56

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