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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.12, 390.70 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.12, 390.70 and 172.61 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.12 : 390.70 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.12/390.70 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.12x = 390.70 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.12x = 67,436.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,436.87/283.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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