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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 390.90 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 390.90 and 172.94 is: 238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 390.90 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/390.90 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 390.90 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 67,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,600.29/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.55

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