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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 399.02 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 399.02 and 178.63 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 399.02 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/399.02 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 399.02 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 71,276.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,276.94/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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