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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 389.02 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 389.02 and 182.40 is: 251.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 389.02 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/389.02 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 389.02 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 70,956.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,956.34/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.48

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