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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 400.19 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 400.19 and 178.04 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 400.19 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/400.19 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 400.19 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 71,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,249.83/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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