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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.16, 389.03 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.16, 389.03 and 183.74 is: 253.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.16 : 389.03 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.16/389.03 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.16x = 389.03 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.16x = 71,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,480.43/282.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.34

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