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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.46, 399.36 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.46, 399.36 and 184.52 is: 254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.46 : 399.36 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.46/399.36 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.46x = 399.36 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.46x = 73,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,689.91/289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.58

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