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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.18, 390.62 and 179.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.18, 390.62 and 179.50 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.18 : 390.62 = 179.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.18/390.62 = 179.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.18x = 390.62 × 179.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.18x = 70,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,116.29/283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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