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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 390.61 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 390.61 and 178.18 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 390.61 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/390.61 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 390.61 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 69,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,599.33/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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