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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 399.80 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 399.80 and 184.77 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 399.80 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/399.80 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 399.80 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 73,871.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,871.51/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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