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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.18, 390.65 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.18, 390.65 and 178.22 is: 245.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.18 : 390.65 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.18/390.65 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.18x = 390.65 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.18x = 69,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,618.80/283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.85

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