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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.84, 400.04 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.84, 400.04 and 184.90 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.84 : 400.04 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.84/400.04 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.84x = 400.04 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.84x = 73,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,966.47/289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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