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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.09, 389.43 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.09, 389.43 and 183.90 is: 253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.09 : 389.43 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.09/389.43 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.09x = 389.43 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.09x = 71,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,616.18/282.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.88

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