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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.53, 389.63 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.53, 389.63 and 182.82 is: 252.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.53 : 389.63 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.53/389.63 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.53x = 389.63 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.53x = 71,232.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,232.61/282.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.12

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