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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 400.01 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 400.01 and 171.92 is: 237.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 400.01 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/400.01 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 400.01 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 68,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,769.86/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.21

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