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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.74, 289.28 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.74, 289.28 and 178.76 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.74 : 289.28 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.74/289.28 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.74x = 289.28 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.74x = 51,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,711.69/209.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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