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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.01, 388.80 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.01, 388.80 and 183.73 is: 253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.01 : 388.80 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.01/388.80 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.01x = 388.80 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.01x = 71,431.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,431.36/282.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.30

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