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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 399.84 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 399.84 and 184.87 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 399.84 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/399.84 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 399.84 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 73,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,917.50/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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