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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.27, 399.23 and 178.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.27, 399.23 and 178.84 is: 246.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.27 : 399.23 = 178.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.27/399.23 = 178.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.27x = 399.23 × 178.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.27x = 71,398.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,398.29/289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.82

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