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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 399.26 and 178.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 399.26 and 178.81 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 399.26 = 178.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/399.26 = 178.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 399.26 × 178.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 71,391.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,391.68/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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