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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 391.83 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 391.83 and 173.41 is: 239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 391.83 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/391.83 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 391.83 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 67,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,947.24/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.31

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