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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 399.06 and 172.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 399.06 and 172.62 is: 238.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 399.06 = 172.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/399.06 = 172.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 399.06 × 172.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 68,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885.74/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.14

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