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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.74, 399.72 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.74, 399.72 and 184.86 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.74 : 399.72 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.74/399.72 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.74x = 399.72 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.74x = 73,892.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,892.24/289.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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