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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.02, 398.96 and 178.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.02, 398.96 and 178.45 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.02 : 398.96 = 178.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.02/398.96 = 178.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.02x = 398.96 × 178.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.02x = 71,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,194.41/289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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