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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 390.93 and 172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 390.93 and 172.84 is: 238.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 390.93 = 172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/390.93 = 172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 390.93 × 172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 67,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,568.34/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.43

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