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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.12, 389.24 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.12, 389.24 and 183.90 is: 253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.12 : 389.24 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.12/389.24 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.12x = 389.24 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.12x = 71,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,580.32/282.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.72

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