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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.44, 399.33 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.44, 399.33 and 172.94 is: 238.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.44 : 399.33 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.44/399.33 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.44x = 399.33 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.44x = 69,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,058.13/289.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.59

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