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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.23, 389.54 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.23, 389.54 and 182.78 is: 252.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.23 : 389.54 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.23/389.54 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.23x = 389.54 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.23x = 71,197.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,197.26/282.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.27

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