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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.27, 389.76 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.27, 389.76 and 177.51 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.27 : 389.76 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.27/389.76 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.27x = 389.76 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.27x = 69,186.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,186.30/282.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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