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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283, 390.54 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283, 390.54 and 179.64 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283 : 390.54 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283/390.54 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283x = 390.54 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283x = 70,156.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,156.61/283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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