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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 400.28 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 400.28 and 179.53 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 400.28 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/400.28 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 400.28 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 71,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,862.27/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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