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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.34, 399.31 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.34, 399.31 and 178.76 is: 246.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.34 : 399.31 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.34/399.31 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.34x = 399.31 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.34x = 71,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,378.66/289.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.69

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