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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.30, 390.95 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.30, 390.95 and 172.77 is: 238.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.30 : 390.95 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.30/390.95 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.30x = 390.95 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.30x = 67,544.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,544.86/283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.42

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