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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.72, 399.96 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.72, 399.96 and 184.90 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.72 : 399.96 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.72/399.96 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.72x = 399.96 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.72x = 73,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,952.60/289.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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