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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.38, 390.60 and 172.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.38, 390.60 and 172.63 is: 237.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.38 : 390.60 = 172.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.38/390.60 = 172.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.38x = 390.60 × 172.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.38x = 67,429.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,429.28/283.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.95

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