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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.36, 399.27 and 172.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.36, 399.27 and 172.95 is: 238.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.36 : 399.27 = 172.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.36/399.27 = 172.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.36x = 399.27 × 172.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.36x = 69,053.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,053.75/289.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.64

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