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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.17, 389.40 and 183.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.17, 389.40 and 183.89 is: 253.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.17 : 389.40 = 183.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.17/389.40 = 183.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.17x = 389.40 × 183.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.17x = 71,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,606.77/282.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.77

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