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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 399.12 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 399.12 and 178.90 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 399.12 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/399.12 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 399.12 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 71,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,402.57/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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