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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 399.80 and 184.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 399.80 and 184.81 is: 255.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 399.80 = 184.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/399.80 = 184.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 399.80 × 184.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 73,885.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,885.04/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.01

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