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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.19, 389.28 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.19, 389.28 and 177.22 is: 244.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.19 : 389.28 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.19/389.28 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.19x = 389.28 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.19x = 68,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.76/282.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.48

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