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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.06, 389.08 and 177.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.06, 389.08 and 177.11 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.06 : 389.08 = 177.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.06/389.08 = 177.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.06x = 389.08 × 177.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.06x = 68,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,910.29/282.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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