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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 390.72 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 390.72 and 179.76 is: 248.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 390.72 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/390.72 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 390.72 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 70,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,235.83/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.01

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