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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.45, 390.93 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.45, 390.93 and 178.44 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.45 : 390.93 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.45/390.93 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.45x = 390.93 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.45x = 69,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,757.55/283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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