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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.14, 399.06 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.14, 399.06 and 172.74 is: 238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.14 : 399.06 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.14/399.06 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.14x = 399.06 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.14x = 68,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,933.62/289.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.41

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