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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 391.19 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 391.19 and 172.90 is: 238.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 391.19 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/391.19 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 391.19 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 67,636.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,636.21/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.67

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