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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 391.86 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 391.86 and 180.68 is: 249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 391.86 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/391.86 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 391.86 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 70,801.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,801.26/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.41

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