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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 399.33 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 399.33 and 178.85 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 399.33 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/399.33 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 399.33 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 71,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,420.17/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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