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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.60 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.60 and 186.24 is: 257.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.60 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.60 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.60 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 74,421.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,421.50/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.12

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