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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.25, 390.76 and 172.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.25, 390.76 and 172.66 is: 238.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.25 : 390.76 = 172.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.25/390.76 = 172.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.25x = 390.76 × 172.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.25x = 67,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,468.62/283.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.19

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