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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.06, 390.51 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.06, 390.51 and 179.50 is: 247.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.06 : 390.51 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.06/390.51 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.06x = 390.51 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.06x = 70,096.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,096.55/283.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.64

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