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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 391.96 and 173.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 391.96 and 173.52 is: 239.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 391.96 = 173.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/391.96 = 173.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 391.96 × 173.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 68,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,012.90/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.50

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