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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.02, 390.63 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.02, 390.63 and 172.50 is: 238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.02 : 390.63 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.02/390.63 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.02x = 390.63 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.02x = 67,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,383.68/283.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.09

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