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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.65, 391.49 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.65, 391.49 and 178.75 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.65 : 391.49 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.65/391.49 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.65x = 391.49 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.65x = 69,978.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,978.84/283.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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