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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.03, 390.42 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.03, 390.42 and 178.20 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.03 : 390.42 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.03/390.42 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.03x = 390.42 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.03x = 69,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,572.84/283.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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