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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.50, 391.12 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.50, 391.12 and 178.54 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.50 : 391.12 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.50/391.12 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.50x = 391.12 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.50x = 69,829.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,829.14/283.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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