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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.26, 389.42 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.26, 389.42 and 177.30 is: 244.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.26 : 389.42 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.26/389.42 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.26x = 389.42 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.26x = 69,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,044.17/282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.61

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