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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 391.88 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 391.88 and 173.47 is: 239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 391.88 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/391.88 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 391.88 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 67,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,978.56/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.42

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