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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.13, 389.23 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.13, 389.23 and 183.85 is: 253.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.13 : 389.23 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.13/389.23 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.13x = 389.23 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.13x = 71,558.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,558.50/282.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.64

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