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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 398.92 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 398.92 and 178.50 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 398.92 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/398.92 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 398.92 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 71,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,207.22/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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