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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.94, 399.88 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.94, 399.88 and 184.99 is: 255.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.94 : 399.88 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.94/399.88 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.94x = 399.88 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.94x = 73,972.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,972.88/289.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.14

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