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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 391.63 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 391.63 and 173.46 is: 239.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 391.63 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/391.63 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 391.63 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 67,932.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,932.00/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.26

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