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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.89, 391.95 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.89, 391.95 and 179.12 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.89 : 391.95 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.89/391.95 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.89x = 391.95 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.89x = 70,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,206.08/283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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