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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 391.15 and 173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 391.15 and 173.14 is: 238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 391.15 = 173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/391.15 = 173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 391.15 × 173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 67,723.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,723.44/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.78

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