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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.20, 389.63 and 177.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.20, 389.63 and 177.41 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.20 : 389.63 = 177.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.20/389.63 = 177.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.20x = 389.63 × 177.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.20x = 69,121.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,121.42/282.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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