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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 399.23 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 399.23 and 178.83 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 399.23 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/399.23 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 399.23 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 71,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,394.40/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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