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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 399.82 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 399.82 and 186.18 is: 257.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 399.82 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/399.82 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 399.82 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 74,438.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,438.49/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.02

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