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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.15, 390.81 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.15, 390.81 and 172.63 is: 238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.15 : 390.81 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.15/390.81 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.15x = 390.81 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.15x = 67,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,465.53/283.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.27

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