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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 399.56 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 399.56 and 186.16 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 399.56 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/399.56 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 399.56 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 74,382.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,382.09/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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