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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.04 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.04 and 185.92 is: 256.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.04 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.04 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.04 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 74,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,189.52/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.32

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