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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 390.80 and 172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 390.80 and 172.60 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 390.80 = 172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/390.80 = 172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 390.80 × 172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 67,452.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,452.08/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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