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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 390.86 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 390.86 and 172.68 is: 238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 390.86 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/390.86 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 390.86 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 67,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,493.70/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.31

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