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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.22, 390.88 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.22, 390.88 and 172.76 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.22 : 390.88 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.22/390.88 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.22x = 390.88 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.22x = 67,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,528.43/283.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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