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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 399.31 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 399.31 and 184.51 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 399.31 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/399.31 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 399.31 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 73,675.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,675.23/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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