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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 391.11 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 391.11 and 178.53 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 391.11 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/391.11 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 391.11 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 69,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824.87/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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