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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.10, 399.09 and 178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.10, 399.09 and 178.58 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.10 : 399.09 = 178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.10/399.09 = 178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.10x = 399.09 × 178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.10x = 71,269.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,269.49/289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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