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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.23, 389.40 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.23, 389.40 and 183.97 is: 253.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.23 : 389.40 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.23/389.40 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.23x = 389.40 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.23x = 71,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,635.97/282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.83

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