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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 399.95 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 399.95 and 179.39 is: 247.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 399.95 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/399.95 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 399.95 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 71,747.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,747.03/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.50

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