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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 391.02 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 391.02 and 178.42 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 391.02 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/391.02 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 391.02 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 69,765.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,765.79/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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