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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 391.66 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 391.66 and 178.94 is: 246.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 391.66 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/391.66 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 391.66 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 70,081.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,081.68/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.85

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