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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 391.62 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 391.62 and 178.98 is: 246.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 391.62 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/391.62 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 391.62 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 70,092.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,092.15/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.93

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