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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.50, 389.91 and 179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.50, 389.91 and 179.06 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.50 : 389.91 = 179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.50/389.91 = 179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.50x = 389.91 × 179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.50x = 69,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,817.28/282.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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