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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 390.77 and 172.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 390.77 and 172.64 is: 238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 390.77 = 172.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/390.77 = 172.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 390.77 × 172.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 67,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,460.58/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.25

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