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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 399.22 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 399.22 and 178.76 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 399.22 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/399.22 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 399.22 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 71,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,364.57/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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