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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.34, 390.87 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.34, 390.87 and 179.90 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.34 : 390.87 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.34/390.87 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.34x = 390.87 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.34x = 70,317.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,317.51/283.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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