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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 399.37 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 399.37 and 178.89 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 399.37 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/399.37 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 399.37 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 71,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,442.40/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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