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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 399.60 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 399.60 and 186.06 is: 256.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 399.60 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/399.60 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 399.60 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 74,349.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,349.58/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.77

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