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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.11, 399 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.11, 399 and 178.54 is: 246.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.11 : 399 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.11/399 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.11x = 399 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.11x = 71,237.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,237.46/289.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.40

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