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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 389.39 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 389.39 and 177.26 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 389.39 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/389.39 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 389.39 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 69,023.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,023.27/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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