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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 391.82 and 173.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 391.82 and 173.40 is: 239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 391.82 = 173.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/391.82 = 173.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 391.82 × 173.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 67,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,940.72/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.35

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