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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 400.03 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 400.03 and 179.40 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 400.03 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/400.03 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 400.03 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 71,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,765.38/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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