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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 389.21 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 389.21 and 177.19 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 389.21 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/389.21 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 389.21 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 68,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,962.26/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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