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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.88, 392.02 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.88, 392.02 and 179.15 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.88 : 392.02 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.88/392.02 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.88x = 392.02 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.88x = 70,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,227.98/283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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