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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.69, 399.95 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.69, 399.95 and 186.25 is: 257.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.69 : 399.95 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.69/399.95 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.69x = 399.95 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.69x = 74,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,489.76/289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.14

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