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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 399.79 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 399.79 and 179.28 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 399.79 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/399.79 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 399.79 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 71,674.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,674.35/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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