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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 398.66 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.92, 398.66 and 178.44 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.92 : 398.66 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.92/398.66 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.92x = 398.66 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.92x = 71,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,136.89/288.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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