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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.09, 398.93 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.09, 398.93 and 178.57 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.09 : 398.93 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.09/398.93 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.09x = 398.93 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.09x = 71,236.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,236.54/289.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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