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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.08, 390.76 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.08, 390.76 and 178.32 is: 246.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 390.76 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/390.76 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 390.76 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 69,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,680.32/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.15

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