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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.83, 399.96 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.83, 399.96 and 179.31 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.83 : 399.96 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.83/399.96 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.83x = 399.96 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.83x = 71,716.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,716.83/289.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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