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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 399.05 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 399.05 and 178.62 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 399.05 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/399.05 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 399.05 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 71,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,277.42/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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