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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.65, 390.12 and 172.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.65, 390.12 and 172.13 is: 237.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.65 : 390.12 = 172.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.65/390.12 = 172.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.65x = 390.12 × 172.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.65x = 67,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,151.36/282.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.58

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