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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 399.86 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 399.86 and 179.43 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 399.86 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/399.86 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 399.86 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 71,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,744.48/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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