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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 392.02 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 392.02 and 173.41 is: 239.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 392.02 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/392.02 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 392.02 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 67,978.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,978.77/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.48

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