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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 399.84 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 399.84 and 179.22 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 399.84 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/399.84 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 399.84 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 71,659.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,659.32/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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