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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.57, 399.39 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.57, 399.39 and 184.56 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.57 : 399.39 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.57/399.39 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.57x = 399.39 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.57x = 73,711.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,711.42/289.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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