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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.43, 391.11 and 172.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.43, 391.11 and 172.88 is: 238.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.43 : 391.11 = 172.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.43/391.11 = 172.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.43x = 391.11 × 172.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.43x = 67,613.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,613.14/283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.56

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