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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 400.05 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 400.05 and 179.37 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 400.05 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/400.05 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 400.05 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 71,756.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,756.97/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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