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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.66, 289.19 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.66, 289.19 and 178.95 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.66 : 289.19 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.66/289.19 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.66x = 289.19 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.66x = 51,751.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751.00/209.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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