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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 399.97 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 399.97 and 179.39 is: 247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 399.97 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/399.97 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 399.97 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 71,750.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,750.62/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.48

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