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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.72 and 173.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.72 and 173.37 is: 239.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.72 = 173.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.72 = 173.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.72 × 173.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 67,912.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,912.50/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.20

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