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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.17, 390.65 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.17, 390.65 and 178.19 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.17 : 390.65 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.17/390.65 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.17x = 390.65 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.17x = 69,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,607.08/283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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