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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.56, 399.70 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.56, 399.70 and 186.04 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.56 : 399.70 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.56/399.70 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.56x = 399.70 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.56x = 74,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,360.19/289.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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