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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.14, 389.53 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.14, 389.53 and 177.37 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.14 : 389.53 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.14/389.53 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.14x = 389.53 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.14x = 69,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,091.38/282.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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